SRINAGAR (KIMS) — While continuing its efforts to eradicate the menace of drugs from the society, the Jmmu and Kashmir Police have arrested two drug peddlers in Ganderbal and Kulgam districts of Kashmir valley and recovered psychotropic/contraband substances from their possession.
“Upon receiving an information through reliable sources that one person namely Mohd Rafiq Shah, son of Mohd Shafi Shah, resident of Rakh Harran has concealed some contraband/psychotropic substances at his residential house with an intention to sell it to the local youth of the area. A special police team led by SHO Ganderbal acted swiftly and conducted a search along with Executive Magistrate 1st Class. During search, 141 Bottles of Codeine like Psychotropic substance were recovered and seized from the compound/premises of the said house and the accused was arrested on the spot,” police said in a statement.
“Similarly, a police team from Police Station Qaimoh set up a checkpoint at Khudwani Byepass and intercepted a vehicle (Truck) bearing registration number JK03F-4926 for checking. After search, 4 Kgs of Poppy Straw like substance was recovered from the tool box of the said vehicle. The accused driver identified as John Mohd Mandoo, son of Ghulam Rasool Mandoo, resident of Redwani Payeen has been arrested and shifted to police station where he remains in custody. The vehicle used in the commission of the crime has also been seized,” the statement added.
Accordingly, cases under relevant sections of law have been registered at respective police stations and further investigation have been initiated.
The police has urged the common masses that if you witness drug peddling or any other crime anywhere near you, feel free to contact nearest police establishment or dial 112.
Police has also requested the general public to cooperate with Police in curbing the menace of drugs from the society. The police reassured the community members that they will act tough against the criminals as per law. — (KIMS)